More than four years ago, Amy Alipio, who edits our monthly Trip Lit column, started an informal, travel-oriented book club open to all Nat Geo staffers to give everyone at the Society an opportunity to scratch that travel itch — and get to know each other better. The Traveler Book Club is now nearly 50 members strong, with a reading list that spans the globe.

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